West Lothian Council current
Location
Livingston, West Lothian | United Kingdom
Job description
Interviews will take place week beginning 8th April 2024
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged.
Reporting to the IT Network & Security Technical Team Lead, this is a senior post within the IT Services structure and is critical in the delivery of effective and efficient IT Services. As an Advanced Technical Security Specialist your challenge is to be a subject matter expert on IT Security controls, security technologies, security processes and policies used by West Lothian Council and to provide technical leadership in these areas.
The post will work closely with other Advanced Specialist posts within the IT Service, covering specialist areas including Unix, Wintel, Network, Client and Server Management and Application Interface Development providing an excellent IT service provision to all of our customers.
This permanent role provides an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects across the geography of West Lothian.
IT Services structure is based on ITlLv4 and you must have a solid understanding, knowledge and experience of good practice.
Applicants will have proven experience implementing and supporting one or more of the following: designing, implementing and supporting the implementation of IT security controls, creating and maintaining security standards and policies in a multi-site, multi-security profile organisation.
Training and development will be provided to ensure that the post-holder attains and maintains the technology-specific skills required of the role.
Our benefits package includes flexible working hours, up to 31 days paid holidays and 7 public holidays a year, average salary pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resources and access to a range of discounted staff benefits.
Please note, if you wish to discuss the role or would like any further information prior to making an application, please contact: Stuart Lumsden, IT Networks Team Leader by email [email protected]
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£42.08k - £46.19k per annum
